Exploring Student Loan Options Learn about the status of federal student loans or federal student loan updates for 2025-2026, the financial aid process, the ins and outs of federal and private student loans, and the application process and timeline

UMassFive recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business professional, Rosskothen brings over 35 years of business experience to UMassFive. Peter first became involved with the Credit Union through

UMassFive is excited to announce three recent management promotions. Brittany Ward has been promoted to Senior Branch Manager of the UMassFive’s Hadley and UMass Amherst branches. Ward started her career at the Credit Union ten years ago as a Member

On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law. Upon implementation, this eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). This means that over 3 million Americans, including teachers

Full contest details can be found here. UMassFive is giving away $250 to one lucky member or supporter each month! Simply stop by a branch to get your UMassFive "Credit Unions Rock" bumper sticker, affix it to your car, fill out our registration form

UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the achievements and global impact of the credit union movement. This year, UMassFive has an extra special reason

UMassFive is once again proud to be honored with the title of Best Credit Union in The Valley Advocate’s annual reader voting poll—extending their streak in the number one position to 18 years in a row. The Credit Union was also favored in multiple

Thank you to our members for awarding us the “Best Local Credit Union” title in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Readers' Choice Poll for the past decade and placing in 7 other categories! Winning Categories: Best Local Credit Union (11th year in a row)

Transformative Technology Paves the Way for Sustainable Finance Partnership with Halitra for Commercial Building Decarbonization UMassFive and climatetech startup Halitra are proud to announce receipt of a $650,000 competitive grant to pilot

UMassFive is excited to announce Hilary Barnard in her new role as Human Resources Manager. Hilary comes to UMassFive with over 15 years of invaluable leadership experience. Her recent roles include serving as the HR Director in both the healthcare